Honda Civic Type R Hot Hatch 2017 review | Mat Watson Reviews

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2016
  • The Honda Civic Type R is an extreme hot hatch to rival the Renaultsport Megan Trophy and SEAT Leon Cupra. It may only be front-wheel-drive but with 306hp 2.0-litre turbo V-TEC engine it's capable of challenging all-wheel-drive rivals like the Ford Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R. That's because its limited slip differential and clever front suspension geometry really let it put its power down. With a 0-60mph time of under six seconds and a top speed of 168mph, the Civic Type R is the fastest Honda road car ever after the all-new NSX supercar. But is it any good? Watch Mat Watson review the car to find out.
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  • @DogtaInc
    @DogtaInc 8 років тому +146

    I like the horn joke!!

  • @benjibatch
    @benjibatch 8 років тому +78

    This video was very similar to what a top gear style review used to be like, please go on top gear and save the show, you have the potential to be very big

    • @piyrate
      @piyrate 8 років тому +30

      Oh please do not go on Top Gear, build your own brand and be better than Top Gear. I don't want the whole world eating you alive!

  • @HonorGuard117
    @HonorGuard117 7 років тому +22

    The design looks so good. That front...

  • @THEAFRICANCARGUY
    @THEAFRICANCARGUY 3 роки тому +11

    I’m definitely getting one this FK2 type R.The most Beautiful type R ever!

    • @demodegaming6384
      @demodegaming6384 2 роки тому

      ...you blind?

    • @mylesgoward5954
      @mylesgoward5954 2 роки тому +2

      @@demodegaming6384 Don't be rude, Don't like the car scroll on.

    • @mylesgoward5954
      @mylesgoward5954 2 роки тому

      Did you get one?

    • @darabalous9474
      @darabalous9474 2 роки тому

      I don't know its really close between the FD2 type R and the FK2 would much rather have the FK2 but FD2 in black really looks amazing

  • @Jeracraft
    @Jeracraft 6 років тому +15

    Hey, looking for advice - should I buy one of these cars second hand for £18,000? its been on the race track a few times & has just 15,000km done, Im just worried the Type R may cause issues after being used on the track.. what do you think?

    • @8.4_litre_V10
      @8.4_litre_V10 3 роки тому +5

      While being used on the track may increase wear and tear, even fast Hondas don’t have a habit of breaking down. Ever.

    • @bell2241
      @bell2241 3 роки тому +1

      Whoa weird to see you here

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot 7 років тому +3

    I like the fact that the noise seems genuine, and not using some stupid gadget to artificially pump the sound into the cabin. I think any manufacturer that does that is a joke. Mature adults don't need special effects. Matt say this sounds a bit quiet, but at least its a real noise and would do me nicely for a run around!

  • @C0DFR3AK11
    @C0DFR3AK11 8 років тому +15

    This car looks beautiful.
    took me far too long to find you again mat but it was worth it

  • @manygaga1
    @manygaga1 8 років тому +12

    there was a time I didn't like this car but now I just love it. It just says: take it or leave it!

    • @TheFarzan9
      @TheFarzan9 8 років тому +1

      focus rs is better

    • @manygaga1
      @manygaga1 8 років тому

      TheFarzan9 probably

    • @PhDPIMP
      @PhDPIMP 8 років тому +1

      +TheFarzan9 yup but I prefer the Honda's design

    • @TheFarzan9
      @TheFarzan9 8 років тому

      yeah, is much more unique then the fords

    • @person2186
      @person2186 7 років тому +2

      focus rs would be better if it didn't have the weight of a moon. 1600kg there are 7 seaters lighter. Also 260 L boot, ford are you serious promoting the RS as a family sports car with a fiesta / corsa boot space. fyi ford the CTR has 500 L boot and yes in the UK it rains and the awd makes sense, but everywhere else it doesn't rain so often and the awd is useless unless you do drag races but then you wouldn't because it's your own car and don't wanna ruin it in stupid drag races because awd raw straightline speed rofl

  • @Birdie_
    @Birdie_ 8 років тому +131

    I'll take this over the Focus RS any day.

    • @dublinairportplanes
      @dublinairportplanes 8 років тому +11

      I respect your opinion but the focus RS just beat the type R by a large shot as it always had. Focus RS would make type R it's bitch

    • @retobowbeans
      @retobowbeans 8 років тому +4

      Once rolling it wouldn't and is definitely slower around most tracks

    • @martinallenuk
      @martinallenuk 8 років тому +2

      +alan scott Define 'beat' - Those cars are strong in completely different areas.

    • @dublinairportplanes
      @dublinairportplanes 8 років тому +1

      +Martin Allen I absolutely agree what you said sure the Honda looks better, come on dude nobody is gonna choose a front wheel drive car with over 300hp, ford did it with the last RS but ford being ford make better driver cars than Honda,

    • @theCoachCGY
      @theCoachCGY 8 років тому +9

      It's $50k in Canada. Are you going to drop $50k on a Ford Focus? A Ford fucking focus. Enjoy..

  • @ThePrithiv007
    @ThePrithiv007 8 років тому +18

    Carwow >> New Top-Gear

    • @appelpower1
      @appelpower1 8 років тому +1

      Well yeah, but even bloody EastEnders is better now.

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому +3

      +appelpower1 hey shut up. Let me at least bask in the compliment for a short while... ;)

    • @appelpower1
      @appelpower1 8 років тому

      carwow Fair enough. But your videos are great quality, the perfect mix between practical information and entertainment. Mat would be a great teacher too, but I'm glad he's here.

  • @jake.wreggy6703
    @jake.wreggy6703 8 років тому +10

    4:51 LOL!!!!! 😂

  • @FlyingGentile
    @FlyingGentile 5 років тому +13

    Love this fk2 design over fk8

  • @thedissitupsdisney
    @thedissitupsdisney 8 років тому

    Yayyy I found Mat again! I haven't even watched a full video yet and have already subbed; there's no chance that the videos won't be good!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому +1

      +I3anter where the he'll have you been. I've waited ages for you to show up!

  • @AdamAus85
    @AdamAus85 8 років тому

    Had a wonderful roll over in the previous Civic Type R, as a passenger. We all crawled out of the wreck, good solid car.

  • @terere2011
    @terere2011 8 років тому

    I just love this Matt much more than the Matt in carbuyer! A lot more relaxed and funny! By far the best car reviewer!

  • @vm0531
    @vm0531 8 років тому

    I don't get why this channel has only 77K subscribers? This is by far the best automobile channel on the UA-cam.

  • @cengizoosman
    @cengizoosman 8 років тому +1

    Best car review of the year, very entertaining and honest great job.

  • @thehondasteve2292
    @thehondasteve2292 8 років тому

    Each time I see one of these videos about the Type R, I long for 2017/2018. Bring it to the US ASAP!

  • @thowell3129
    @thowell3129 8 років тому

    nice review mat! great sense of humour

  • @robertbidochon7949
    @robertbidochon7949 8 років тому +3

    This car is very very nice! And the most important: super reliable :D But I'd go for the low key smallest engine available with a very discrete color and some very very dark tints.

  • @MyRealName
    @MyRealName 8 років тому +5

    The color seems to fix it's awful looks a bit.

  • @ian7675
    @ian7675 8 років тому

    Not my cup of tea despite the fact I love hot hatches but I'd certainly love to have a go in one. I have no doubt it's great fun to drive...is that 0-60 right? Thought it would accelerate faster than that but I guess it's how it feels that's important and maybe the car is designed more for midrange which is after all where you spend most of your driving, especially on a track.

  • @turquoisecat761
    @turquoisecat761 8 років тому +1

    The first carwow video where I've actively looked for an easter egg, and there wasn't one!

  • @ThunderWindz
    @ThunderWindz 5 років тому

    The sat nav is very fine to use, must be something with your software

  • @octopusdragon1
    @octopusdragon1 8 років тому +1

    Matt proper funny guy. Enjoyed the review, keep it up!

  • @shang6179
    @shang6179 8 років тому +1

    I kinda like your reviews mat!!!!! KEEP IT UP :))

  • @MrMadness1993
    @MrMadness1993 8 років тому +1

    this car looks as a hot hatch should. I like the back end very much.
    funny review Mat

  • @petert9224
    @petert9224 6 років тому

    Class review as always

  • @usandutz
    @usandutz 8 років тому +3

    This is actually a great review of a very nice car!

  • @harinair6073
    @harinair6073 7 років тому

    Please do Honda Civic Sedan 2016 review. Waiting eagerly for it. Nice work Mat Watson. Huge Fan

  • @UD747RED
    @UD747RED 8 років тому

    Nice review Mat.

  • @Venatiano
    @Venatiano 7 років тому

    The honking part made me crack up!! 😂

  • @TheEdgesphere
    @TheEdgesphere 7 років тому

    This review is as funny as it is informative. I love it!

  • @iPhone9925
    @iPhone9925 8 років тому

    Matt, you have done the same car review a year ago in carbuyer channel lol

  • @darringoodbrand6603
    @darringoodbrand6603 6 років тому

    The civic mugen RR saloon for the Japanese market is a really nice car it had round about 230BHP looked a bit like a Mitsubishi evolution

  • @king-manu2758
    @king-manu2758 8 років тому

    Matching grey shirt, cool stuff. I actually like that grey color a lot on the car.

  • @mikedavies4561
    @mikedavies4561 7 років тому +1

    Do you said the clubsport looked stupid for a little spoiler and other stuff , but love this ? okkk mage

  • @niyaazisaacs1990
    @niyaazisaacs1990 8 років тому

    Im from cape town & Its extremely expensive! The Golf R & Focus RS is priced extremely well here by us. Had a go in it & I must say it is hell FAST!

  • @KingZuluKing
    @KingZuluKing 2 місяці тому

    The best road shark type R , having this car since many years I must say that there is no other car which excites you more than this, I think I will drive it till the end

  • @armughanmalik5419
    @armughanmalik5419 8 років тому +32

    legend says when you are early,matt replies you

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому +75

      Did you use that line on other channels? I don't feel special anymore! Cheater...

    • @armughanmalik5419
      @armughanmalik5419 8 років тому +5

      Yay
      I got the reply
      Thx Matt
      And btw I totally love your car reviews

    • @dschonsie
      @dschonsie 8 років тому

      +carwow the end justifies the means ; )

    • @armughanmalik5419
      @armughanmalik5419 8 років тому

      +dschonsie hehe 😂

    • @alanjeff505
      @alanjeff505 8 років тому

      Legend says, it's a reply bot and not really Matt who normally replies :)

  • @AbiNubli
    @AbiNubli 8 років тому +3

    more horn sound for future videos pleae

  • @renaldobryan1047
    @renaldobryan1047 7 років тому

    lolol. that slap tho. love your reviews. I wish they were longer

  • @RickyYTWLD
    @RickyYTWLD 8 років тому

    Mat, please can you do a review of the VW Polo? In the market for one. Need a new car by end of August. Thanks.

    • @Lytinwheedle
      @Lytinwheedle 8 років тому

      I had one as a loaner a while ago. Standard Polo is a fairly bland wheeled transportation device. The interior is slightly nicer because much of the switchgear comes from the rest of the VW parts bin. Specing it up makes it ludicrously expensive. Manual gearbox and visibility are pretty damn good.
      Personally I'd go for a car with a bit more character, such as the Peugeot 208 for elegance and style, Seat Ibiza for style and sportiness, and Hyundai i20 for equipment and superb value for money.

  • @muneebsiddiqui9345
    @muneebsiddiqui9345 8 років тому +1

    Loool the horn impression 😂😂😂😂

  • @jamesdunkley3184
    @jamesdunkley3184 8 років тому

    can you do the golf r review so on please.

  • @dan3dp
    @dan3dp 8 років тому +1

    Thanks to Carwow I've saved £4k on my A45 AMG! Nice review as always!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому +2

      +Daniel Flood that's what we're here for. Best reviews. Best deals!

  • @REDCARTER
    @REDCARTER 8 років тому

    Can you do a review on the new Honda Civic sedan

  • @IceFish.
    @IceFish. 8 років тому

    i know these reviews are sponsored and i dont mind as the host is great! and a great name !

  • @woodsy555
    @woodsy555 8 років тому

    i seen one first time today in white parked up outside a garage they look awesome there was a golf R near it and the type R looked much better than the golf R imo looked amazing in white.

  • @MrExplor80
    @MrExplor80 7 років тому

    The part about the horn is hilarious!

  • @CryptoChangingTheWorld
    @CryptoChangingTheWorld 8 років тому

    Let's change the rumour has it with.... Great review Mat, cheers for all your efforts!

  • @Igniter4life
    @Igniter4life 7 років тому

    What do you mean with the nav is terrible to use ?? Simplicity on top if you cant control that i guess you have down 🤗🤗

  • @PaddyMcQueen
    @PaddyMcQueen 8 років тому

    nice review ! And awesome car I love it !

  • @tenderpoison182
    @tenderpoison182 8 років тому

    The horn bit made me LOL.

  • @altaniameen
    @altaniameen 8 років тому

    lol the horn joke was on point.

  • @loverichardson9954
    @loverichardson9954 8 років тому

    +Carwow Could you review a 3.0 BITDI Audi A4 allroad b9? Please reply! Love your review, both practicality and good things to know!

  • @dreamstrue9332
    @dreamstrue9332 4 роки тому

    Hope that my dream of owning this Fk2 will become a reality soon

  • @neohideo
    @neohideo 8 років тому +8

    I love this car!

  • @shawneal1
    @shawneal1 8 років тому

    Great car but think I'll wait for the next gen out late next year/2018

  • @kimaunykreations
    @kimaunykreations 8 років тому

    can the engine be swapped into the dc2 integra or 2002 euro type accord

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому

      Yes. If you're good with welding. And electronics. In fact, we'd just save up and buy the Civic…

  • @Zadrigo
    @Zadrigo 8 років тому

    Nice one. I wonder how it compares to Golf 1.4 tsi...

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому

      +Zadrigo it's more of a slapper

  • @mrafeht
    @mrafeht 8 років тому

    How long have Honda been using the same Civic shape?

  • @JUKEBOXX1990
    @JUKEBOXX1990 8 років тому +1

    Best FWD car that is massed produced for the public ever, dare I say.

    • @person2186
      @person2186 5 років тому

      it is. everybody prefer it over fk8, they just dont admit it because their wifes will kill them if they buy such not comfortable and low to the ground car with huge turning circle on top of that in which front seats you need a lot of hands and special movements to get out
      so I wont change to fk8 will keep my fk2 a lot of time, it is so much more special

  • @RedPanda555
    @RedPanda555 8 років тому

    How does the suspension in R mode compare to the Subaru STI? Firmer or softer?

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому

      +RexSpec555 didn’t you see me getting slapped. I think that explains all you need to know.

    • @RedPanda555
      @RedPanda555 8 років тому

      Haha I'll take that as a yes then.

  • @person2186
    @person2186 5 років тому

    so much rare. one of the best type-r in the history. will be. you will see in 5-10 years

  • @ahmedp800
    @ahmedp800 6 років тому

    Looks much better with Quad tips exhaust compared to the Triple one.

  • @sayeedsiddique7226
    @sayeedsiddique7226 7 років тому

    only if it was rear or 4 wheel drive I would love it

  • @android-ud2nf
    @android-ud2nf 8 років тому +25

    it's Hondas typical reliable honda engine vs ford's turbo uhhhhhhhh not usual not reliable engine.

  • @celikkoseoglu
    @celikkoseoglu 8 років тому

    the horn is amazing hahaha

  • @lagrangebabo
    @lagrangebabo 8 років тому

    best review. thanks

  • @ShiftRGaming
    @ShiftRGaming 8 років тому

    Haha the cameraman slapped him

  • @HK.Builds
    @HK.Builds 8 років тому +1

    type R, subaru STI, Golf R. which one would you choose?
    for me personally, i own a subaru so my opinion is obviously biased lol. heard some good stuff from friend regarding the golf R.

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому +1

      +UgenixK Honda

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому

      +UgenixK Honda

    • @SoccerBoi500
      @SoccerBoi500 8 років тому

      The Golf R is stupid expensive I'd prolly have the Suby

    • @sbomorse
      @sbomorse 8 років тому

      Out of those I'd have the Golf, but given the money I'd have the Focus RS.

    • @jeebs621
      @jeebs621 8 років тому

      If you're dropping money to by a Golf R
      You should just put that money down on an Audi or get the GTI it's pretty fun to drive

  • @jims1337
    @jims1337 8 років тому

    one options for ppl looking fun n bulletproof reliabilty... I think. Substance over style.

  • @hondacivicfk2typer135
    @hondacivicfk2typer135 3 роки тому

    Me gustaria ver este vidio traducido en español

  • @u04pww2
    @u04pww2 7 років тому

    Good review

  • @bozhidarstefanov712
    @bozhidarstefanov712 8 років тому +1

    Dude can you make reviews for an older cars like the Mercedes C class w204 or the Audi A4 B8.The ones that poor people can afford too

  • @JeanV1986
    @JeanV1986 8 років тому +1

    I think this grey color looks the best on this car.

  • @SakheleNtaba
    @SakheleNtaba 8 років тому

    2:22 I wasn't ready LOL

  • @rizkyp
    @rizkyp 8 років тому +1

    Is it beneficial to have rear wing pushing down with front wheel drive car?

    • @Rytis36
      @Rytis36 8 років тому +7

      more grip is good no matter which wheels power the car

    • @charliemolda297
      @charliemolda297 8 років тому

      yes cause it inevitably pushes the car down onto the road, however if it produces greater levels of down force than the front splitter, then it will inevitably lift weight off the front wheels at higher speeds. All in all it is better so long as it is not too aggressive of a wing.

    • @nodad8763
      @nodad8763 8 років тому

      I don't think the engineers are that dumb, they must of designed the wing to have way less effect than a normal wing that size, still get what you mean though.

    • @Gonzarelli
      @Gonzarelli 8 років тому +5

      Trust honda not youtubers

    • @JoeBlo2
      @JoeBlo2 8 років тому +7

      I'm no aerodynamicist, but a rear wing might help balance the force distribution between the front and rear tires in a front-heavy, front-wheel drive car.

  • @chick262
    @chick262 2 роки тому

    can you make the engine sound better with tuning

  • @lostvlog6857
    @lostvlog6857 6 років тому

    Why didn't they offer this in the US? So cool!

  • @eoinmaher455
    @eoinmaher455 8 років тому +1

    Comparison between the Gold R and Focus RS please!

  • @ASHERTESTIFY
    @ASHERTESTIFY 8 років тому

    0:10 watch this in slow motion..Crazy Mat

  • @doncano2831
    @doncano2831 5 років тому

    I wanna buy one for the 2016 or 2017 model. I think it's more beautiful than the 2019 model.

  • @christophermaloney8119
    @christophermaloney8119 2 роки тому +1

    I love the civic type r so much its my dream car.

  • @Uzishan
    @Uzishan 8 років тому

    such a different view and approach to reviewing this type r compared to your old review at that other firm(already forgot their nane after you left)

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому

      +Uzishan you like?

    • @Uzishan
      @Uzishan 8 років тому

      +carwow well I'm subscribed and watching the reviews done by Matt in the past made me choose a civic mk8 1.8petrol. Exactly as he described in his reviews. so myeah as long as carwow reviews= Matt, it's hard not to love the reviews.

  • @andrei3720
    @andrei3720 8 років тому

    what about a mazda 6 review :)

  • @nickydak1d
    @nickydak1d 8 років тому

    Please review the vauxhall Adam s

  • @buggybugson624
    @buggybugson624 7 років тому

    Some guy down my street has one of these. I hate that I'm starting to warm to it...

  • @GGO89
    @GGO89 8 років тому

    Seat Leon Cupra 290 review PLS MAT!!!!

  • @andrewl8251
    @andrewl8251 7 років тому

    the horn!!!!! lmao!!!! hilarious

  • @JasonTeow
    @JasonTeow 8 років тому +2

    Review the regular Civic 1.5 turbo 2016
    Btw, awesome review

    • @geigerzoola6642
      @geigerzoola6642 8 років тому

      No

    • @JasonTeow
      @JasonTeow 8 років тому

      +azlan mahmud they don't get it??? What?? I thought most countries has it like a standard :/

    • @PreciousMetalinvest
      @PreciousMetalinvest 8 років тому

      +azlan mahmud
      Yet.... because this type r has only recently come out honda seem to be selling the new generation to other countries that didn't get the type R. some new 1.5 turbo hatchbacks have been made in uk and shipped over to the states recently but uk won't see them on the roads until next year some time.

  • @madsbugatti
    @madsbugatti 8 років тому

    Matt should have been casted for the new Topgear, i would even consider to watch it if he was in it.

  • @Motochick203
    @Motochick203 8 років тому

    Reminds me of a small bulky pontiac aztek..

  • @kahileigh
    @kahileigh 7 років тому

    dayum that slap was brutal lol

  • @kupa47
    @kupa47 8 років тому

    Hi there carwow
    You reviewed RS and Type R.
    Isn't it time for STI ? :D

    • @carwow
      @carwow  8 років тому +4

      We've been to the Doctors, so hopefully not #obviousjoke

  • @DanTTUDOR
    @DanTTUDOR 7 років тому

    Great car. Great buying decision. Congrats!!!

  • @wing0291
    @wing0291 7 років тому

    I am very interested in this car and I want to buy 3 and ship it to Florida usa can that be possible

    • @person2186
      @person2186 5 років тому

      us won't let you you have very special us laws for front light height bumper height and so on. I know from friend this exact car does not apply so you won't be able to drive it legally on public roads, or register it neither. it's a pitty :( new one 2017 is not so bad it's almost as good as this one. ofcourse almost. new one is much more comfortable so overall its better.

  • @theyruinedyoutubeagain
    @theyruinedyoutubeagain 8 років тому

    Love the slapstick humour.

  • @MelbStevo
    @MelbStevo 8 років тому

    Looks like a baby '11 STI Hatch!